Mississippi High School Basketball - Riverside can't hold off Leflore County
January 3, 2025: Itta Bena, MS 38941 Leflore County Tigers (Itta Bena, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Riverside Bulldogs (Avon, MS), 36-31 in a league match.
With the victory, Leflore County advances its record to 9-7 on the year. The Tigers travel to O'Bannon (Greenville, MS) to face the Greenwaves in a 2A Region 3 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Greenwaves enter the match with a record of 7-5. O'Bannon won 36-18 in their recent non-league match against West Bolivar (Rosedale, MS)
The Bulldogs now own a 6-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host North Side for a 2A Region 3 match on Tuesday, January 7. Riverside will face a Gators squad coming off a 36-34 league win over Charleston (Charleston, MS). The Gators record now stands at 4-6.